Apple's AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless audio in April, but you'll need to go wired

• Apple is rolling out lossless audio and ultra-low-latency support to AirPods Max with USB-C
• You'll still need a cable though: Apple's introduced a new USB-C to 3.5mm audio option
• It's the first major software update for Apple's over-ears, which were refreshed with USB-C in September 2024

While iOS 18.4 won't introduce the AI-infused Siri, it will expand the feature set and capabilities of Apple’s AirPods Max. The Cupertino giant's flagship over-ear headphones last received an update in September 2024, with a USB-C port and new colors, but no changes to the audio performance.

That will change with iOS 18.4, though, as when Apple ships the software update in April, AirPods Max will get support for lossless and ultra-low latency audio when used with a cable. Yes, note the catch: it won’t be available wirelessly.

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